West Mound Elementary School

2051 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43223

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Mound Elementary School is a public school located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Columbus City Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in reading, mathematics, and science. The school aims to support the diverse needs of its student population by promoting a culture of community involvement, social-emotional development, and academic growth.

The school’s location on West Mound Street places it at the heart of the community, where it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the Columbus City district, West Mound emphasizes the importance of preparing students for future success through structured curriculum and supportive extracurricular initiatives. By prioritizing high expectations and staff-student relationships, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

316

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Mound Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	40
Black	115
Asian	10
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
115 (36.4%)
White
108 (34.2%)
Hispanic
40 (12.7%)
Two or More
40 (12.7%)
Asian
10 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5968
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 52